Senior Systems Engineer

Description If you are looking for a high-impact systems engineering role with a global leader in digital transformation, EPAM is the perfect next step in your career As an EPAMer, youll have the opportunity to work with a supportive team, on a variety of interesting projects for some of the biggest brands in the world. Are you ready for the next step in your career journey? Apply now Req.# Responsibilities Install and provision new Kafka clusters and the supporting components Monitor the health and performance of the Kafka platform and data pipeline as well as perform regular performance tuning Identify and fix issues related to the platform including data pipelines, network problems, cloud or containerization resources failures and software bugs Upgrade the Kafka platform to newer versions, including the planning, testing, and implementation Manage the security of the Kafka platform including access control lists, encryption, regular security reviews as well as perform regular backups & disaster recovery procedures Support existing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration Management (CM) automations & pipelines Maintain and enhance onboarding automation scripts to reduce the number of tickets via self-service Assist with Kafka self-service automations for Topic, RBAC, Schema and connectors management Implement new features within the clients product roadmap, in coordination with the Platform owner Requirements Hands on experience working with the implementation and maintenance of Confluent Platform Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues Strong understanding of networking and the capability to coordinate with different teams such as the networking and CICD teams Exposure to automating processes and maintaining automated scripts Proven history working with the Kafka Confluent Stack, Terraform, Kubernetes Containers, Cloud GCP, Cloud AWS, and Jenkins Familiar with Python, Shell scripting and automation Knowledge of Linux, PagerDuty, Uptrends and HELM Relevant certifications (such as Confluent Certified Developer or Administrator for Apache Kafka) would be a plus Benefits Extended Healthcare with Prescription Drugs, Dental and Vision Insurance, and Healthcare Spending Account (Company Paid) Maternity/Parental/Adoption Leave Top-up Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Paid) Employee Assistance Program (Company Paid) Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions Long-Term Disability Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with company match Paid Time Off Critical Illness Insurance Employee Discounts Employee Stock Purchase Program About EPAM EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential Additional This posting includes a good base salary range EPAM Canada would reasonably expect to pay the selected candidate. Individual compensation offers within the range are based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, experience, credentials, education, training, the demand for the role, skillset, and overall business and local labour market considerations. Most candidates are hired at a salary within the range disclosed. Salary range: $k - k. In addition, the details highlighted in this job posting above are a general description of all other expected benefits and compensation for the position